Herd's 2013 recruiting class continues to grow

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Up to 19 players have committed to Marshall's recruiting class of 2013, including the two midyear junior college signees.

Athlete Shykeem Pitts of Davenport, Fla., announced his commitment Saturday via Twitter. Reports surfaced Sunday of the commitment of another prospect, running back Tony Pittman of Hampton, Va.

Pitts, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound player from Ridge Community School in Florida's Polk County, is rated with three stars by Rivals, but two by Scout and ESPN.com. He had reported offers from Tennessee and Western Kentucky.